For the past 10 years the Fenton Area Public Schools Art Department has been holding its Empty Bowls Event at its District Art Show to raise money to fight hunger. The Empty Bowls Event is a national fundraiser, started by a Michigan ceramics artist in 1991 that uses the sales of empty clay bowls to serve as a reminder of those who do not always have food. At the same time this charity event raises money to help feed others in need.

Each year Fenton students in elementary, middle and high school create clay bowls that are sold along with ice cream sundaes. Amongst colorful art murals, sculptures and paintings, students and families enjoy a sweet treat while supporting a great cause.

Thanks to the generous response from the Fenton community, on May 6, $1,700 was raised at this year’s Empty Bowls event. Fenton Schools art teachers happily presented a check on May 27 to the Fenton United Methodist Church Food Bank to help fill their shelves with food.

Past recipients have included, the Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, St. Vincent DePaul, FARR and GRACE. With this year’s generous donation the total money raised has exceeded $15,000. The Fenton Area Public Schools Art Department would like to thank all those in the community who have supported this important event over the years.